[momsdoc]

Loft and Tung have the Kingsley Utah leather jumper bootin my size now.

I have a Scotch Grain derby boot already. It’s Carmina’s but calf leather and also a cap toe. The loft and Tung’s only attribute is the Utah leather. I’m not even that fond of the sole protrusion, but love an almond shaped boot.

I have absolutely no reason to buy it. But for the Utah leather. It doesn’t fill any niche and would be doing duplicate work with the Carmina. I dont care about the money, I just perseverate over the logic of purchasing the same looking boot. But it’s Utah leather. Will that mean I’ll never wear the Carmina? What a waste. I guess I could sell the Carmina, but I have no experience with Loft and Tung, are they comparable in quality? Does it really matter since I am going to die before any of my footwear fails?

 

[Flanderian]

Loft and Tung have the Kingsley Utah leather jumper bootin my size now.

I have a Scotch Grain derby boot already. It's Carmina's but calf leather and also a cap toe. The loft and Tung's only attribute is the Utah leather. I'm not even that fond of the sole protrusion, but love an almond shaped boot.

I have absolutely no reason to buy it. But for the Utah leather. It doesn't fill any niche and would be doing duplicate work with the Carmina. I dont care about the money, I just perseverance over the logic of purchasing the same looking boot. But it's Utah leather. Will that mean I'll never wear the Carmina? What a waste. I guess I could sell the Carmina, but I have no experience with Loft and Tung, are they comparable in quality? Does it really matter since I am going to die before any of my footwear fails?

 

[momsdoc]

Thanks a lot. Big help. Sarcasm emoji.

 

[Troones]

When in doubt, make the purchase. You don't want to end up with reverse buyer's remorse.

I find having doubles or close-to doubles of some items lets me wear one without worrying too much about scuffs or other damage.

 

[Andy]

If you like, we have a "buddy" service here at AskAndy - I'll come over, we can go out and have a few drinks, and then you'll feel better about making the purchase!!

 

[Hebrew Barrister]

I find when I get that bug, if I force myself to hold off for a couple weeks, the desire to purchase subsides.

Or, you know, screw it and just buy it.

 

[CLTesquire]

OR forget this and join a G&G Thorpe GMTO instead. You’ve long needed a pair of G&G in your life.

I also don’t recall you talking about split toe derbies, which means you probably have another hole in your collection. I have ideas about that as well.

 

[RogerP]

I'm not aware of Carmina ever offering Utah, nor have I seen it on a boot at this price point. I've said before that I think this boot is a screaming deal, and that opinion hasn't changed. I'd said grab the Utah and sell the Carmina.

 

[momsdoc]

RogerP, the voice of reason.

CLT, the Devil incarnate. But do tell, where is this Thorpe listed?

 

[RogerP]

Well mind my point horns, but I should add that in the history of humankind, no one has ever regretted the purchase of a pair of Thorpes.

 

[StephenRG]

Enablee: "Talk me out of acquisition X"
Enabler: "Sure. You should buy Y and Z instead".

 

[CLTesquire]

Mehra in Vancouver has a Thorpe preorder going

Specs:

I don't have any Thorpes but I want that to end soon. Mehra can change the last (I think I'm going to opt for the GG06 last) and possibly the sole to Ridgeway if you wanted them to be more hardcore.

They take care of taxes/duties to the US as well.

 

[momsdoc]

Problem averted. I changed over my shoe closet today. My Carmina derby grain boots are a perforated cap toe. Not at all the same as the plain cap toe Kingsley.

So Utah is on it’s way to Jersey.

 

[eagle2250]

^^
I like the way you think...Impressive!

 

[krock]

Problem averted. I changed over my shoe closet today. My Carmina derby grain boots are a perforated cap toe. Not at all the same as the plain cap toe Kingsley.

So Utah is on it's way to Jersey.

This is what I call "thinking out of the (shoe) box" :amazing::amazing:

 

[challer]

You likely have more than enough shoes to last multiple lives. More things rarely add any satisfaction and happiness.

 

[eagle2250]

^^LOL...
you could find much argument against the conclusion you state, from many of the participants on this site!

 

[cellochris]

momsdoc, please post pictures when they arrive!

 

[momsdoc]

Sorry for the delay. I haven't had a chance to take a decent pic without the rain until today.

Baby soft Utah leather. As supple as my EG Galways and only $800 less expensive.

Only thing left to do is take 'em out for a ride this afternoon.

 

[derum]

Sorry for the delay. I haven't had a chance to take a decent pic without the rain until today.

Baby soft Utah leather. As supple as my EG Galways and only $800 less expensive.

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Only thing left to do is take 'em out for a ride this afternoon.

Nice!
I had not heard of that maker, but will investigate further......
And well done with the artistic setting. It must have taken hours to get those leaves just right.